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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Gazebo tree lighting Friday at 7 p.m.

Peru – The tree lighting ceremony for the Town of Peru Christmas Tree will be held this Friday, December 2nd, at 7 p.m. at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo. Martha “Marti “Cabana, wife of the last Peru Town Justice Larry Cabana, will light the tree. All are welcome!
This morning town employees Chris Martineau and Luke Fessette encircled the tree in lights. Thank you to Marque Moffett for the photos.

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals – WEDNESDAY,  December 21, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL of  October 19, 2022 minutes
  5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
  6. APPLICATIONS:

                                                1.   Z2022-075

                                      Area Variance

                                      278.-1-2.5

                                      Parker Wyckoff

                                      348 Patent Rd

                                      Peru, NY 

  1. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:

                                       Election of Board Members, Chairman and Vice Chair

  1. CEO REPORT:
  2. ADJOURNMENT

Demand on New York state’s electric system increases

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Narcan overdose kits for public use in Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Warren, and Washington counties

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Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Christmas Concert – Dec. 17 & 18

Cambridge-Salem beats Moriah, earns trip to Dome (with videos added)

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SUNY Plattsburgh expands access to student mental health services

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A new tool in Old Forge aims to protect housing for year-round residents

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Peru Drama Club presents “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition”

When 18-year-old Agnes discovers a Dungeons and Dragons module written by her recently deceased little sister, she enters the game to get to know who her sister was truly.  Filled with monsters, demons, and dragons, follow Agnes’s journey to find herself and get to know the sister she never really knew.

***PLEASE NOTE*** This show is rated PG-13 for language, fantastical violence, and mature situations. Bullying revolving around sexuality and gender is prominent, as is the discovery of that sexuality.  Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Additional information is available on our website.

This show will be presented on Friday, December 2nd at 7:30 and Saturday, December 3rd, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. It features a cast of 24 students and a crew of around 10!

December 3-4 Holiday Bazaar at the Babbie Museum

The longest serving state legislator in New York talks about his 52 years in the Assembly as he readies for retirement

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Help Wanted: Businesses still scramble for employees, legislators ponder solutions

One suggestion: Phase in minimum wage to $21.25

Click here for the Times-Union story 

Mark your craft fair calendar Dec. 3 in Peru

Adirondack harmful algal bloom reports rise

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Shepherds Pie
Bread
Dessert
Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru.
All are welcome at our table.

Lake Champlain’s Split Rock is a good holiday hike

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Ravena falls to Pleasantville 15-7 in Class B semifinal

Ravena is the team that defeated the Peru Nighthawks last weekend. 

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A long local tradition

By John T Ryan

Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree.  That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to select their special tree.

Families are essential to most small businesses, and Covel’s is no exception. So today, Don and Linda’s daughters, Dawn Bronson and Kim Lincoln, made wreaths and kissing balls while their husbands, Glen and Dean, assisted customers outside. Granddaughter Savannah and grandson Joey were also helping out.  Smiles and good cheer were everywhere. 

The Covel Tree Farm is located at 842 Mannix Road. It’s open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you want to select your tree from the tree farm, you should arrive by 3 p.m. Call 518-643-8723 for more information. 

Early snow brings good base for Adirondack ski season

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Clinton County Legislature wants people warm and well-fed this winter

November 22, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature recognizes the struggle North Country residents are dealing with due to higher energy prices resulting in higher utility bills. The Legislature wants residents to know that there are programs available to offer assistance to help reduce energy use and control energy bills as the colder months set in.

“The Clinton County Legislature recognizes that with so many everyday items costing more and more,  residents are being forced to choose between heating their homes and putting food on the table,” said Mark Henry, Chairperson of the Clinton County Legislature (R-Area 3,Chazy.)  “That is why the Clinton County Legislature is highlighting services being offered by the New York State Department of Public Service which is designed to help consumers manage their energy bills. Making sure Clinton County residents can stay warm in their homes is certainly a priority to the Legislature and we thank New York State for launching this vital program.”

The New York State Department of Public Service’s winter outreach and education campaign is designed to help New Yorkers keep their energy costs down while ensuring their homes are warm and safe during the winter season. The campaign includes a dedicated winter preparedness webpage, multi-agency workshops about resources available to help consumers this winter season, and free publications related to the upcoming winter season. More information can be found at www.dps.ny.gov/winter [1] Read more »

Peru Lions Club 2022 Turkey Trot Results

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Alstom seeking welders for major contract

A major contract of 999 cars for the New Jersey Transit system.

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Hochul signs NY law that limits cryptocurrency mining; first in nation

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The strange intersection of gun rights and legal weed in New York State

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Kent Delord House to hold holiday event

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